Royal Family of Yugoslavia (Serbia) 2: Feb 2005-

[Danielle]

EVROPA, March 2005

Interview with HRH Crown Prince Alexander II for weekly magazine “Evropa”

THE PROPERTY WILL BE RETURNED TO US

Evropa: Which property in Serbia is to be claimed by The Royal Home?

KARADJORDJEVIC: The question of the return of the property of The Royal Home was raised long time ago, and resolved on the occasion when the National Parliament abolished the shameful Decree from 1947. When and how this property will be returned depends on the enactment of a special law, in the manner that was regulated by the above-mentioned decision of the National Parliament.

Evropa: Which members of The Royal Home will claim the property and what property exactly is to be claimed?

KARADJORDJEVIC: It is not possible to answer this now, because the appropriate decision will be made by each of the inheritors themselves. What we need to bear in mind, by all means, is that a part of this property has a special cultural and historic value, beside its material and sentimental value. I believe that a solution is possible, and that it could be fair and beneficial for everyone.

Evropa: In what form do the members of The Royal Home expect the property to be returned to them?

KARADJORDJEVIC: What is possible should be returned directly, and what is impossible to return directly should be the subject of compensation (it should not be forgotten that a considerable part of the property was destroyed).

Evropa: Would you agree to have the property partly returned, and partly to have a monetary compensation? And under which conditions would you agree with that?

KARADJORDJEVIC: That is, also, something that the inheritors themselves will decide on. Personally, I think that it is possible, and an agreement on conditions is certainly needed and possible.

Evropa: Do you still consider, as You did seven years ago, that without the return of the confiscated property Serbia will not realize the full democracy and acquire the condition for joining the European Union?

KARADJORDJEVIC: This is not only what I consider, but also everyone who knows how the immunity of private property is treated in Europe and in the whole world.

Zoja Jovanov and

Zorica Djuranovic

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[Danielle]

MESSAGE OF HIS ROYAL HIGHNESS THE CROWN PRINCE ALEXANDER II ON THE OCCASION OF THE ELECTION OF HIS HOLINESS BENEDICTUS XVI

Belgrade, 19 April 2005 - On the occasion of the election of His Eminence Cardinal Josef Ratzinger to the Throne of the Bishops of Rome and as the Head of the Roman Catholic Church, who shall serve under name of Pope Benedictus XVI, His Royal Highness The Crown Prince Aleksandar II sends to His Holiness, to the Sacred College of Cardinals, to the State Secretary of the Holy See, to His Excellence the Nuntius of the Holy See in Serbia and Montenegro, to the President and to members of the Bishops’ Conference of St.St. Cyrillus and Methodius, to all clergy, deans and members of Holy Orders, as well as to all members of the Roman Catholic Church in our country and worldwide, congratulations and best wishes that this pontificate shall be marked by the Word of God, by peace and prosperity in relations among churches and among peoples.

The new Pontiff has chosen a name under which those that come in the name of the Lord are blessed and welcomed.

Congratulating Benedictus XVI on the election, we wish that His arch-pastoral path would follow the guidance of that blessing.

ALEKSANDAR II

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[Danielle]

Photos ....
1-2: Their Royal Highnesses Crown Prince Alexander II and Princess Katherine with Mrs. Radmila Hrustanovic at the opening of the manifestation “Children’s Easter Magic” (28/04/05)

3-5: HRH Crown Prince Alexander II and HRH Crown Princess Katherine with members of the Advisory Bodies of the Crown, their spouses and members of their families, and the staff of The Royal Palace in Dedinje during the Holy Liturgy on the occasion of taking out of the Holy Shroud at The Royal Church of Saint Apostle Andrew the First Called. (29/04/05)

6-7: HRH Crown Prince Alexander II and HRH Princess Katherine with her family, surrounded by the staff of The Royal Palace with their families at the Easter Reception for the children of the staff. (30/04/05)

8-9: Their Royal Highnesses Crown Prince Alexander II and Princess Katherine at Easter Liturgy celebrated by His Holiness the Serbian Patriarch Pavle in Monastery Vavedenje in Belgrade (1/05/05)

[Warren]

Here is a pic of Crown Prince Alexander and Crown Princess Katherine at the Royal Wedding at Windsor Castle.

(This is one of ~*~Humera's~*~ caps.)
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[Danielle]

CORD, JUN 2005.

ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT

PAVAROTI RETURNS

In 1961 I heard there was an audition for a singer who would travel to Belgrade. I applied and I passed. That was my first stage appearance out of Italy. this present stage appearance is one of my last concerts. Between those two trips to Belgrade is my entire career – so said Luciano Pavarotti, perhaps the world’s most famous contemporary opera singer, during his May visit o Belgrade

According to Serbia’s Crown Prince Aleksandar Karadjordjevic, Pavarotti’s concert was a step on the road to making Belgrade a cultural centre of Europe, while local opera star Oliver Njego said that the sound of that noble vocal instrument that was Pavrotti’s voice would resound in his years for a long time.

By Vesna Damjanic

Photos:


1. HRH Crown Prince Alexander II, with HRH Crown Princess Katherine and Lucciano Pavarotti, proposing a toast to the succesfull performance at the magnificent concert in Belgrade and drinking in honour of the famous tenor

2. Lucciano Pavarotti signs the program for Their Royal Highnesses Crown Princess Katherine and Crown Prince Alexander II after the farewell concert in Belgrade

3. From left to right: HRH Crown Prince Alexander II, HRH Crown Princess Katherine, Mrs. Simona Todaro, soloist-soprano who performed with Pavarotti at the Belgrade concert, Mrs. Sabina Zanardi Landi and H.E. Mr. Antonio Zanardi Landi, Italian Ambassador in Serbia and Montenegro, Mrs. Alison Andrews, daugther of HRH Princess Katherine and Mr. Harry Goldsmith, tour manager for Lucciano Pavarotti

www.royalfamily.org

[Warren]

Here is a link to a pic of Crown Prince Alexander and Crown Princess Katherine attending the reception following the Greek christening in Athens:

http://www.theroyalforums.com/forums...hmentid=160832

[Ennyllorac]

Please pardon my ignorance but can anyone tell me a little about the Royal Family of Yugoslavia. I see that there is a Crown Prince and Princess. Who was monarch when the royal family was exiled.

[Warren]

Originally Posted by Ennyllorac

Please pardon my ignorance but can anyone tell me a little about the Royal Family of Yugoslavia. I see that there is a Crown Prince and Princess. Who was monarch when the royal family was exiled.

Alexander's father was King Peter II (1923-1970) who reigned under a Regency headed by his cousin Prince Paul. Peter assumed power in 1941 but left Yugoslavia when the Germans invaded. In 1945 the communists abolished the Monarchy.

Peter was married to Princess Alexandra of Greece, the daughter of King Alexander I; their only child was born in London in 1945 in a hotel room deemd Yugoslav territory for the occasion.

Crown Prince Alexander married firstly Princess Maria da Gloria of Orleans and Braganca (ie Brazil) and had three sons. He married secondly Katherine Batis, the current Crown Princess of Yugoslavia (now Serbia and Montenegro).

In 2001 the government restored to Alexander the Stari Dov Palace and the adjacent Beli Dov Palace (in Belgrade). Negotiations are continuing for the return of other private properties.
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[Ennyllorac]

Thanks Warren!

[Danielle]

THE BEST STUDENTS OF SECONDARY SCHOOLS AT THE WHITE PALACE

Belgrade, 20 June 2005 – Their Royal Highnesses Crown Prince Alexander II and Crown Princess Katherine hosted a formal reception for 500 best students of secondary schools from all over Serbia at The White Palace this evening.

Beside the students, their parents and professors, present at the reception were HE Slobodan Vuksanovic, Minister of Education and Sport, Prof Dr Milos Djuran, President of the Serbian Universities’ Union and Rector of the University of Kragujevac, Prof Dr Cedomir Vasic, Rector of the University of Arts in Belgrade, Prof Dr Borisav Kamenov, Pro-Rector of the University of Nis, Prof Dr Aleksandar Lipkovski, Pro-Rector of the University of Belgrade, as well as members of the Advisory Bodies of The Crown.

The Serbian hymn “Boze Pravde” performed by the chorus “Collegium Musicum”, conducted by Prof Darinka Matic-Marovic, marked the beginning of the ceremony.

In the presence of a large number of the media, the present were addressed by His Royal Highness Crown Prince Alexander II, who warmly greeted the students who finished their high school education as best among the best.

“You are on the way to become the intellectual elite of our people and of our country. The future rests upon you. Your generation represents the best of Serbia: its knowledge, intelligence, work and talent. That is why we all look at you with hope and faith, and my wife and I are honored to be able to help you to continue what you have started with success”-emphasized The Crown Prince and added: “We are very glad that we can also host your proud parents and professors, and to thank them for raising and bringing up such wonderful children as you are”.

The Crown Prince expressed his gratitude to the friends from Meridian Bank www.bankmeridian.com, who supported this year’s project of awarding the best high school students in Serbia, and financially enabled that beside the commendation of the Royal Home of Karadjordjevic each student receive a special present.

Afterwards the present were also addressed by HE Slobodan Vuksanovic, Minister of Education and Sport, Prof Dr Milos Djuran, President of the Serbian Universities’ Union and Rector of the University of Kragujevac, Prof Dr Cedomir Vasic, Rector of the University of Arts in Belgrade, Prof Dr Borisav Kamenov, Pro-Rector of the University of Nis, Prof Dr Aleksandar Lipkovski, Pro-Rector of the University of Belgrade, and academician Matia Beckovic, member of The Crown Council.

www.royalfamily.org

[Danielle]

THE VIDOVDAN CELEBRATION IN CANADA

Niagara Falls 26 June 2005 - HRH Crown Prince Alexander and HRH Crown Princess Katherine Karadjordjevic were the guests of honour on the occasion of the celebration of Vidovdan at the 60th Serbian Day festivities in Niagara Falls Canada on Sunday June 26th. This year’s event had special significance in that the assembled guests and organizers honoured HRH Crown Prince Alexander on his pending 60th birthday to be celebrated in Belgrade on July 17th, 2005.

More: http://www.royalfamily.org/statement...state-1223.htm

Photo: Niagara Falls Vidovdan

HRH Crown Prince Alexander II with Serbian dance group

[Danielle]

THE ROYAL COUPLE VISITS NIAGARA-ON-THE-LAKE

Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario Canada, 27 June 2005 -

Their Royal Highnesses Crown Prince Alexander and Crown Princess Katherine were guests at a reception in the historic Niagara-on-the-Lake (Canada) city hall hosted the Lord Mayor Gary Borroughs. The guest list included members of the city council, Chamber of Commerce and local business and civic leaders. The Lord Mayor welcomed the royal couple warmly and in honor of the royal visit the city of Niagara-on-the-Lake flew the flag of Serbia along with the national flag of Canada on the official city semaphore. Niagara-on-the-Lake is major tourist destination in North America as the town is the site of the earliest capitol and sits along the shore of the Niagara River and Lake Ontario.

More: http://www.royalfamily.org/statement...state-1224.htm

Photos:



With Lord mayor Gary Borroughs on the steps of the historic city hall
Niagara-on-the-Lake Ontario Canada



The Lord Mayor Gary Borroughs with HRH Crown Prince Alexander and HRH Princess Katherine in the City hall of Niagara-on-the-Lake Ontario Canada

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Did anyone living in Ontario hear of their visit? Did it make the news or anything?

[GrandDuchess]

FOREIGN DIGNITARIES COMING TO THE 60TH BIRTHDAY OF HRH CROWN PRINCE ALEXANDER

The office of HRH Crown Prince Alexander is pleased to announce that the following dignitaries will be attending the 60th birthday celebration.

* Their Majesties King Carl XVI Gustaf and Queen Silvia of Sweden (His Majesty is the Head of State of Sweden)
* His Royal Highness Grand Duke Henri of Luxembourg (Head of State of Luxembourg)
* Their Serene Highnesses Prince Philip-Erasmus and Princess Isabelle of Liechtenstein (His Serene Highness is the brother His Serene Highness Prince Hans-Adam II the sovereign of Liechtenstein).
* Their Royal Highness the Duke and Duchess of Bragança (Portugal)
* Her Royal Highness Princess Chantal of France and Baron Francois-Xavier de Samboucy de Sorgue
* Her Royal Highness Princess Katarina and Mr Desmond de Silva QC (Princess Katarina is the daughter of Prince Tomislav)
* Their Royal Highness Prince and Princess Serge (Prince Serge is the son of Prince (Knez) Alexander Paul)
* Former President and Mrs FW de Klerk of South Africa
* The Hon Sir David and Lady Gibbons (Sir David is the former Premier of Bermuda)
* Lord Janner of Braunstone QC (House of Lords (Labour), United Kingdom)
* Lord and Lady Renwick (Lord Renwick House of Lords (Labour), United Kingdom)
* Mr James D. Wolfensohn (Former President of the World Bank)

[Sean.~]

Interesting to see that Serge, who is the 'son' of the rival claimant is invited and attending. I doubt his 'father', step-mother, or aunt Elisabeth will be there. It is also interesting to see that he has been accorded the HRH, when that branch of the family are Highnesses at best.

Wonder if Serge and his sister are on speaking terms with their father. Their paternity has long been speculated upon, and it is an open secret that their father is Michelle de Bourbon-Parme, their mother's current husband & long time lover prior to that. Last I checked Alexandre's (of the Arsen branch) website, they were in the family album section of his webiste, while all of his other children were.

[rchainho]

Royal News Prince Alexander Plans 60th Birthday Celebration

http://www.femalefirst.co.uk/entertainment/72922004.htm

[GrandDuchess]

Here's a few pictures from the celebrations at the Royal Palace in Belgrade (yesterday 17 July 2005), marking Crown Prince Alexander's 60th birthday. You can see the Crown Prince together with his wife Crown Princess Katherine and the Swedish royal couple, King Carl XVI Gustaf and Queen Silvia. Pictures from Polfoto, AFP, Getty, Reuters and Fotomarktplatz.

[Danielle]

I couldn't see the photos for the past few days, but I can see them now. Thanks GrandDuchess for posting them. :)

Here are some more photos from: www.royalfamily.org

[filipastarck]

Last July heir to the Serbian throne made a big reception in his Belgrade's Palace. There were 800 guests. Among them king and queen of Sweden, Grand Duke Henri of Luxembourg, princess Chantale of France with her husband, prince and peinces of Liechtenstein. It was faboulous.

[filipastarck]

Sory, I am new on Forum and I now discovered all your posts. It is wonderfull. Here, I send you the photos I did on jubilee. Bad technically but I am not expert.
Personally, I prefered Grand Duke od Luxemburg, real blue blood, polite, open, saw plenty of Belgrade while staying, bought big pull from ethno village Sirogojno in Serbia.

[filipastarck]

They told me that Emee (I don't know her name) is one of the richest women in the world and I know for sure that she is now 100! She is from Brasil. I got impression that she didn't know where she was, she is really too old, but verry beautifull. I try to send the picture but somthing is wrong.
Anyway, there where plenty of rich people, bankers and bussinessmen...
On this picture you can see Katarina Karadjordjevic, daug. of late princ Tomislav.